Voices growing in call for senior living to receive federal aid
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 17, 2020
For months now, industry associations have been making the case for senior living operators to be included in a federal COVID relief package. Increasingly, their messages are being heard, and other voices...
Industry, lawmakers agree: Assisted living needs COVID-19 help
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2020
Now that Sens. Warren and Markey and Rep. Maloney realize what the industry has been saying to anyone who would listen for months now — that senior living operators need resources to battle COVID-19,...
Senior living field getting antsy over ANSI?
By
John O'Connor
Jan 09, 2020
A largely unnoticed development now has more than a few operators wondering whether the Trojan Horse carrying federal rules has arrived. But in this case, the proverbial steed was always inside the gate.
Long-Term Care Equality Index proceeds to next phase
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 09, 2019
Now is the time to allay fears and leave no doubt in the minds of current and prospective LGBTQ residents that they will be treated well.
Stepping up to provide person-centered care to LGBT seniors
By
Mary Beth Mohn
Dec 02, 2019
Aging services organizations still have a long way to go in addressing the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults. Thankfully, many resources exist to help.
Older adults: Images, reality don’t always match
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 21, 2019
A new campaign by AARP and Getty Images certainly fits nicely with LeadingAge’s important vision to “permanently change the image of aging in our society,” but it was another organization that came...
The key to a more successful senior living community? Fabulous, and consistent, food
By
Ken Rubin
Oct 17, 2019
When someone moves into a senior living community, the dining experience, as well as food service quality, ultimately can affect comfort levels and long-term happiness. Providing food that everyone loves...
Social engagement technologies: Providers’ best practices
By
Majd Alwan, Ph.D.
Feb 26, 2018
Social isolation has been shown to increase the risk for a variety of poor health outcomes in people of all ages. The good news is that tech can help. Here are best practices gleaned from senior living...
Irma, Harvey show how senior living exemplifies ‘family’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 11, 2017
The appropriateness of this year’s National Assisted Living Week theme, “Family is Forever,” is evident as the senior living industry recovers from Hurricane Harvey and faces Hurricane...
Some days, it’s best to let the music do the talking